For an alte Mann, Altman's movies are very fresh and interesting, and you can never predict what will happen next. The odd characters are great, and the music is always interesting. On the other hand, the overlapping dialogue is interesting and all, but it sometimes just adds unnecessary confusion to the sometimes confusing plot. Also, the long music sequences in Nashville were a bit excessive, but then again, I've never been very partial to country music. These things pale in comparison to the good aspects, however, and Altman's movies are always interesting. All and all, he is one of the "greats," and has definitely earned his auteur status. The fact that he really went against the groove in Hollywood to achieve this only adds to his accomplishments.
